Manufacturing Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Energy Jobline ZR; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a temporary contract in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will own production engineering support, drive manufacturing methods, manage capital investments, and keep pre-production schedules on track.

This role covers CAD/CAM programming with Siemens NX and CREO, CapEx/OpEx budgeting, and the creation of SOPs and quality standards in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX and CREO for CAD/CAM programming.
• CapEx project management from financial justification to procurement.
• Knowledge of machining, finishing, and component processing techniques.
• Ability to create robust SOPs and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Production Engineering & Process Design: Define and apply robust manufacturing methods, tooling, and process technologies (machining, finishing, and processing components).
• CAM Programming & Digital Engineering: Create machine tool part programs using Siemens NX and CREO. Develop and maintain machine tool post-processors and 3D models for manufacturing/measurement.
• Capital & Revenue Expenditure: Define financial justifications, manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, procure required hardware, and track performance improvements against original business cases.
• Quality & SOPs: Create, implement, and maintain Quality Acceptance Standards, Method Statements, Tooling SOPs, and Operational Standard Procedures (OSPs).
• Pre-Production & Tooling: Support pre-production schedules, create manufacturing information, and specify, procure, and maintain specialized tooling.

Skills

Siemens NX

CREO

CapEx PM

Machining & finishing

SOPs

Production engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer (Contract) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £40,000 per annum Hours: Day Shift (Monday - Friday 37 hours) Contract Type: Temporary We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading engineering client based in Newcastle upon Tyne on a temporary contract. Working standard day shifts, you will take full ownership of production engineering support, driving manufacturing methods, project managing capital investments, and keeping pre-production schedules running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Engineering & Process Design: Define and apply robust manufacturing methods, tooling, and process technologies (machining, finishing, and processing components).
• CAM Programming & Digital Engineering: Create machine tool part programs using Siemens NX and CREO. Develop and maintain machine tool post-processors and 3D models for manufacturing/measurement.
• Capital & Revenue Expenditure: Define financial justifications, manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, procure required hardware, and track performance improvements against original business cases.
• Quality & SOPs: Create, implement, and maintain Quality Acceptance Standards, Method Statements, Tooling SOPs, and Operational Standard Procedures (OSPs).
• Pre-Production & Tooling: Support pre-production schedules, create manufacturing information, and specify, procure, and maintain specialized tooling.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX and CREO for CAD/CAM part programming.
• Demonstrated capability in CapEx project management-from financial justification to procurement and performance monitoring.
• Deep knowledge of machining, finishing, and component processing techniques.
• Experience creating robust SOPs, method statements, and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.
• 37 hours per week. Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm, Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm.
• Initial training 3-6 months with opportunities of shift work and overtime further down the line.
• Temporary contract with a strong possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate.